Mahapurana #6 of 18 · sattvic · Vishnu
नारद पुराण
Narada Purana
Nārada Purāṇa
Verses: 25,000 · Best known for: Bhagavata Mahatmya (the introduction to the Bhagavata)
Central theme
Encyclopedia of dharma, vratas, and devotion as narrated by sage Narada
Summary
Two parts. Part 1 covers dharma + the disciplines (music, astronomy, grammar, the Vedangas). Part 2 details the holy tirthas of Bharat region by region. Strong Vaishnava devotional emphasis throughout.
Notable stories + sections
- ●Narada’s journeys
- ●Genesis of the Bhagavata (the famous "Bhagavata Mahatmya" in the appendix)
- ●Detailed vrata calendars
Why read it
Practical sourcebook for daily vratas + tirthas.